Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

Though delicious on their own, roasted potatoes flavored with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and marjoram are a classic side that complements any main dish.

Recipe courtesy of Colman Andrews, author of The Country Cooking of Italy

Total Time: 1:10

Prep: 0:10

Level:
Easy

Yield:
6 servings

Serves:
6

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Ingredients

2 lb. russet potatoes

0.50 c. extra-virgin olive oil

0.25 c. extra-virgin olive oil

salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 tbsp. fresh thyme

2 tsp. fresh thyme

1 tbsp. marjoram

2 tsp. fresh marjoram

1 tsp. fresh rosemary

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 1/2 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread potatoes on a baking pan and roast for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons thyme, 2 teaspoons marjoram, and rosemary. Flip potatoes and roast 20 more minutes. Slice potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and transfer to a serving platter.